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Junortoun VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Junortoun, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Junortoun VIC is 3,862 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Junortoun is $847 per week ($44,044 per year). Median rent in Junortoun is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Junortoun has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Junortoun has a population density of 180.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Junortoun is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Urdu. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Junortoun is $1,950.

There were 99 recorded offences in Junortoun in 2025-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (43 offences).

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Junortoun Population

residents (Census 2021)

Junortoun Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$847/wk

$44,044 per year

#2822 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Junortoun Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (1,943) Female 49.7% (1,922)

Population Density

180.4

people per km²

3,862 people · 21.4 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,493

Family income/wk

Junortoun Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Junortoun Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.6% 503 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.4% 624 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Junortoun Country of Birth

Australia

96.0%

England

1.9%

India

0.9%

Egypt

0.4%

China

0.3%

Germany

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Junortoun Religion

No Religion

42.0%

Catholic

27.6%

Anglican

11.1%

Uniting Church

6.0%

Not stated

5.3%

Baptist

3.9%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Junortoun Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Junortoun Languages Spoken at Home

Urdu

23.3%

Mandarin

20.0%

IAL Sinhal

16.7%

IAL Punjabi

10.0%

Italian

8.3%

Other

8.3%

Other Indo-Aryan

6.7%

Tamil

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Junortoun Employment

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Employed full-time

37.3% 1,044 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.2% 707 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 50 people

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Not in labour force

35.7% 1,001 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Junortoun Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.6%

Certificate III/IV

31.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

7.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.4%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Junortoun Occupation

Professionals

38.8%

Managers

16.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.3%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Labourers

3.5%

Sales Workers

3.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Junortoun Field of Study

Health

21.8%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Engineering

13.8%

Education

12.1%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.9%

Information Technology

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.7%

Creative Arts

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Junortoun Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Junortoun Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Junortoun Marital Status

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Married

62.2% 1,882

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Separated

2.0% 59

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Divorced

6.0% 181

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Widowed

5.0% 152

👤

Never married

24.8% 751

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Junortoun Ancestry

Australian

32.4%

English

32.3%

Irish

12.5%

Scottish

9.7%

German

3.5%

Other

3.2%

Italian

2.6%

Chinese

1.1%

Dutch

1.1%

New Zealander

0.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.4%

Indian

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Junortoun School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

20.0%

Primary — Government

15.3%

Secondary — Government

14.8%

Secondary — Catholic

13.9%

Pre-school

11.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.1%

Vocational Education

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Junortoun Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.1% 303

✅

No need for assistance

95.9% 7,109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Junortoun Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.4% 622

—

Not a volunteer

78.6% 2,279

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Junortoun Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

2.8%

$800-$999/mo

4.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Junortoun How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.6%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Truck

0.8%

Walked only

0.7%

Other

0.3%

Bicycle

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Junortoun Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.2%

1 vehicle

21.3%

2 vehicles

45.6%

3 vehicles

18.9%

4+ vehicles

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Junortoun Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.6%

2 bedrooms

12.1%

3 bedrooms

25.7%

4 bedrooms

50.3%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Junortoun Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

39.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Junortoun Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

7,393

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Junortoun Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

355

Arthritis

162

Asthma

155

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Junortoun Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Junortoun Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.2%

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

16.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Junortoun Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 5

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Previously served

4.2% 121

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Never served

95.7% 2,789

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Junortoun Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 455

—

Did not provide

84.3% 2,445

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Junortoun Children Ever Born

No children

22.6%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

35.6%

3 children

24.7%

4 children

7.3%

5+ children

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Junortoun When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

102

2011–2015

2017

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Junortoun Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

32.6%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Junortoun Household Size

1 person

17.4%

2 persons

34.6%

3 persons

13.1%

4 persons

21.9%

5 persons

10.0%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Junortoun Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,245

Moved from VIC

294

Moved — same area (SA2)

114

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Junortoun Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.7%

Step family — no other children

6.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Junortoun Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 99 total

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Fraud

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Weapons

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Junortoun Schools

schools nearby

government

1066

avg ICSEA score

1,152

total students

St Francis of the Fields School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 614 students

1093

ICSEA

Strathfieldsaye Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 538 students

1038

ICSEA

Catherine McAuley College - Coolock Campus Catholic

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Junortoun Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,170/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Junortoun

Your weekly income

≈ $9,403/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,790/wk

Rent share 17.5%

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Pop: 1,949 Income: $839/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Junortoun

What is the population of Junortoun VIC?

The population of Junortoun VIC is 3,862 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 180.4 people per km².Junortoun is ranked #1,975 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Junortoun?

The median personal income in Junortoun VIC is $847 per week, or $44,044 per year.The median household income is $2,170 per week.Family income is $2,493 per week.Junortoun is ranked #2,822 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Junortoun?

Median rent in Junortoun VIC is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Junortoun ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Junortoun?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Junortoun VIC is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Junortoun?

The median age in Junortoun VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Junortoun a good suburb to live in?

Junortoun is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,862.The median income is $847/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21279. All dollar figures in AUD.